Geography - Definition + Spatial Distribution of Mega Cities

What is the minimum population required for a city to be considered a megacity?

"At least 10 million inhabitants."

How many megacities are there globally?

"34 megacities."

On which continents are megacities not present?

"Australia."

Where are megacities disproportionately located?

"In the ""global south"" based on the Brandt line."

What is a common geographic feature of most megacities?

"Most are found in coastal locations."

Which regions have high concentrations of megacities?

"Asia and increasingly Africa (e.g., Lagos, Nigeria)."

What are some factors contributing to the transformation of rural areas into megacities?

"Mechanisation leading to increased rural to urban migration, more job opportunities in cities, rapid population growth, cultural authority of cities, colonial influences, ports and trading cities, and the role of globalisation."

How did colonial influences contribute to the creation of megacities?

"Colonial powers established coastal cities as ports and trading hubs, laying the foundation for many of today's megacities."